SHOOTING VICTIM ARRESTED
ON ARMED ROBBERY CHARGES

Shooting victim Anthony Robinson is placed into a Lincolnton Police cruiser under the watchful eye of Sgt. Willie Vaughn. Robinson is charged with a robbery that happened a few days before he was shot.

By Jon Mayhew (LINCOLNTON) -- A Lincolnton man shot in December is arrested Monday on armed robbery charges.

Anthony Robinson was shot five times Dec. 17 on the back porch of his Magnolia Street residence. Rahim Oates was arrested Jan. 7 and charged with attempted murder in the shooting.

Oates told investigators that Robinson and another man -- Paul Walton -- robbed him days before the shooting of $125. Robinson was jailed last week on robbery charges at the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center according to Lincolnton Police investigator Sgt. Matt Painter.

Anthony Robinson (left) was shot Dec. 17 by Rahim Oates (center). After Oates was arrested on attempted murder charges, he told authorities Robinson and Paul Walton (right) robbed the 17-year-old Oates days before the shooting.

Robinson's listed address, according to Lincolnton Police Sgt. William Vaughn, is Catawba Street. Robinson was taken into custody without incident.

Robinson suffered life-threatening injuries in the shooting in December having to go through surgeries including a face reconstruction surgery according to authorities.

Robinson turned himself in to authorities Thursday night around 10:30pm on charges of failing to appear in court. He posted bond and was released until his arrest Monday afternoon.

Authorities charged Robinson with robbery with a dangerous weapon and possession with intent to sell and deliver counterfeit control substance. His bond was set at $60,000 secured.

All three men are still in the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center.